It's Cranemania around here!

[Big D]

Are they sexually mature at one year of age? Canada Geese aren't

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by John Dallas

Are they sexually mature at one year of age? Canada Geese aren't

No.

According to the AI website ChatGPT:
"Sandhill Cranes typically reach sexual maturity at around two to seven years of age, with most individuals reaching maturity around two to three years old. However, they may not breed until they are older, usually when they are three to seven years old. Breeding readiness can also be influenced by factors such as habitat quality and population density."

The below pic was taken just moments ago:

[Wild Skies]

In just the past 13 days you can see the baby Sandhills are growing and have been well taken care of by their parents. Worms, night crawlers, grubs, baby grass snakes and a little whole kernal corn have been on the menu.

[mobirdhunter]

Nice!! I wish we had some to thin out our locust infestation.

[Wild Skies]

There’s been a steady rain for most of the day, the birds are drenched, but the show goes on . . .